Global Markets

Sensex regains 29k mark, up 125 points in early trade

he benchmark BSE Sensex surged over 125 points to regain the 29,000-level in early trade on Monday, tracking improved IIP data that grew at a nine-month high of 5 per cent in February.

Apr 13, 2015, 10:06 AM IST

Solid US job growth anticipated despite weak economy

The labor market has largely shrugged off a harsh winter, a buoyant dollar, weaker global demand and a now-resolved labor dispute at West Coast ports, which have combined to undermine economic activity in the first quarter.

Apr 03, 2015, 11:07 AM IST

Sensex begins new fiscal on positive note, gains 35 points

The growth in eight core industries slowed down to 1.4 per cent in February due to output decline in five sectors including crude oil and natural gas.

Apr 01, 2015, 10:14 AM IST

Sensex regains 28K-level; Nifty above 8,500 in early trade

The 30-share Sensex rose by 106.25 points, or 0.37 per cent, to trade at 28,082.11. The gauge had surged by 518.28 points in the past two sessions.

Mar 31, 2015, 10:16 AM IST

Sensex soars 517 points, logs biggest gain in over 2-months

The key index opened on a strong footing and gathered further momentum to retest the 28,000-mark. It touched the day's high of 28,017.97.

Mar 30, 2015, 17:36 PM IST

Sensex closes up over 500 points, ends losing streak

The BSE benchmark Sensex on Monday surged 517.22 points or 1.88 percent to close at 27975.86 and the Nifty rallied 150.90 points or 1.81 percent to close at 8492.30 points.

Mar 30, 2015, 16:09 PM IST

US jobs to add heat to Fed lift-off debate

Labour market data are therefore likely to be the highlight of the economic week, providing a further signal to the Fed on the health of the US economy and its capacity to withstand rate rises.

Mar 29, 2015, 15:15 PM IST

Sensex recovers 108 points in early trade on value-buying

The National Stock Exchange index Nifty regained the 8,600-mark by gaining 37.45 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 8,608.35 in early trade.

Mar 23, 2015, 10:05 AM IST

Markets may be subdued on F&O expiry, fiscal year end profit-booking

Volatile stock markets may drift lower in the upcoming sessions as traders unwind positions due to derivative expiry of March contract and fiscal-year profit booking, say experts.

Mar 22, 2015, 12:28 PM IST

Sensex extends losses, down over 34 points in early trade

The 30-share index was trading down by 34.84 points, or 0.12 per cent, at 28,809.94 with stocks of banking, oil & gas, FMCG, and IT sectors causing the fall.

Mar 10, 2015, 09:55 AM IST

Sensex closes 628 points down

The wider 50-scrip Nifty of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) also closed the day`s trade with heavy losses. It was down 195.45 points or 2.19 percent at 8,742.30 points (provisionally closed subject to change).

Mar 09, 2015, 15:57 PM IST

Sensex tumbles over 340 points; Nifty dips below 8,900-mark

The National Stock Exchange index Nifty slipped below the 8,900-mark by dropping 110.45 points, or 1.24 per cent, to 8,827.30.

Mar 09, 2015, 10:07 AM IST

Sensex breaches 30K-mark, Nifty above 9,100 on RBI rate cut

The 30-share index crossed the 30,000-mark by surging 431.01 points, or 1.45 per cent, to trade at an all-time high of 30,024.74.

Mar 04, 2015, 10:15 AM IST

Sensex down 75 points on profit-booking, weak economic data

The 30-share index, which had rallied 712.49 points in the previous three sessions, dropped by 75.64 points, or 0.26 per cent to 29,383.50, with metal, PSU, auto, FMCG, power and banking sector stocks leading the fall.

Mar 03, 2015, 09:58 AM IST

Sensex up 209 points to 29,570.50 on Budget rally

Continuing its rising streak for the third straight session, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose 209 points in early trade on Monday on sustained buying by funds and retail investors on growth-oriented proposals in the Budget.

Mar 02, 2015, 11:19 AM IST

Sensex up over 180 points in early trade ahead of Economic Survey

National Stock Exchange index Nifty recaptured the 8,700-mark by rising 57.15 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 8,741.

Feb 27, 2015, 10:05 AM IST

Sensex rises 113 points in early trade

The 30-share index gained 113.19 points, or 0.38 per cent, at 29,344.60 as stocks of capital goods, banking, metal, tech and IT sectors, led the recovery.

Feb 23, 2015, 10:16 AM IST

Sensex falls 136 points in early trade on profit-booking

The 30-share index fell by 136 points, or 0.47 percent, to 29,046.95 as banking, PSUs, metals, oil & gas and FMCG stocks witnessed tremendous sell-off.

Feb 02, 2015, 10:02 AM IST

Sensex hits another peak of 29,844.16; Nifty at 8,996.60

The 30-share index rose by 162.39 points, or 0.54 per cent, to hit a new peak of 29,844.16 (intra-day), breaking its previous record of 29,786.32 touched on January 28.

Jan 30, 2015, 10:17 AM IST

Sensex falls 152 points on profit-booking, global cues

The 30-share barometer, which had retreated from its record-high by falling 11.86 points in yesterday's highly volatile session, fell further by 152.74 points, or 0.51 percent, to 29,406.44.

Jan 29, 2015, 10:10 AM IST